Marketing Coordinator: Full-Time

Celebrating over 40 years in business, Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company and its sister companies, SR Max Slip Resistant Shoes and Optikus Eye Protection Partners, develop and implement comprehensive safety programs for a wide range of industries-from grocery stores and restaurants to large industrial, government, and service organizations.

Our focus is on providing exceptional service and leveraging the latest technologies to enhance our customers' experience. Our safety product offerings include top footwear brands such as Timberland PRO, Dr. Martens, Reebok, Skechers, and HOKA, along with innovative eye protection solutions through Optikus.

We are seeking a full-time Marketing Coordinator with 1–2 years of experience to join our team. Reporting directly to the Communications Specialist, this role will support the alignment of events and initiatives with the company's messaging, branding, and outreach objectives. The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the logistics of trade shows and conferences across all company divisions. In addition, this position will assist with review monitoring and responses, promotion logistics, and other tasks as delegated. The role also involves collaborating closely with external vendors to ensure smooth and successful execution of marketing activities. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Full benefits included. To learn more about our marketing team, visit our marketing recruitment page.

The Marketing Coordinator is expected to:

• Organize and maintain all trade show assets, including but not limited to tracking documents and organizational documents.
• Register for all trade shows/conferences.
• Complete/update company profiles on trade show/conference sites.
• Send trade show order forms to the sales teams and manage communications with them.
• Coordinate with the Fulfillment Coordinator to secure the print marketing materials for each show/conference.
• Track move-in and move-out dates for every show/conference.
• Prepare and ship promotional materials, product samples and show displays.
• Be on call for questions during all shows.
• Schedule FedEx pick-ups for booth materials, track progress of the shipment and troubleshoot missing items.
• Receive and organize returned booth materials at the SR Max Corporate Office, inspecting each item for cleanliness and condition. Communicate any items that require reordering, replacement, or cleaning to ensure all materials are ready for future use.
• Monitor and respond to company reviews across all platforms daily.
• Assist with organizing and planning logistics of company promotions.
• Maintain regular communication with the Communications Specialist.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned, which may not be explicitly listed.

Requirements:

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential
• Proven ability to manage high-volume tasks and meet tight deadlines efficiently
• Competency working within required technology platforms; experience with Basecamp and Salesforce is a plus
• Ability to set up and take down retractable banners and similar display equipment
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and perform physical tasks as needed
• For review management, copywriting experience/samples are a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications or related field.

*This employee must come into the Greensboro office each Tuesday (required team office day) and various additional days, as needed, to fulfill the duties of the role.